The 2003 Kansas City Royals enjoyed a hopeful and promising "We Believe" season, marking the franchise's first winning record since 1994 with an 83-79 finish. Under manager Tony Peña, the team electrified fans by winning their first nine games and spent 93 days in first place in the AL Central, led by standout performances from Rookie of the Year Angel Berroa and All-Stars Carlos Beltrán and Mike Sweeney.